The Bachelor of Applied Social Sciences (BASS) is an exciting degree development for EIT Hawkes Bay. There is an increasing demand for degree-level qualifications in the Social Work, Counselling, and Psychotherapy professions, and the BASS is designed to meet the demands of our students and community.
All students will complete the same first year programme and will get a broad introduction to the social sciences, before applying to enter the career stream in which they wish to specialise.
The Bachelor of Applied Social Sciences provides specific training for work in Social Services as a Counsellor, Psychotherapist or Social Worker.
At the completion of the programme all students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the fundamentals of social science theory and social theory and social services practice in New Zealand today
2. Use critical thinking skills to analyse and evaluate information and solve problems
3. Apply information retrieval and investigative techniques in a range of professional situations
4. Use written and oral communication skills effectively in study and work environments
5. Demonstrate self-awareness in professional and interpersonal situations
6. Practice within professional association guidelines
7. Implement Te Tiriti O Waitangi in social services work
8. Apply professional knowledge and skills under supervision in clinical and other workplace settings
9. Demonstrate community, social and global responsibility.
In addition,
- Psychotherapists will be able to:
Facilitate psychotherapeutic change and exploration for clients within a supportive therapeutic alliance, whilst maintaining an awareness of changing processes within self, the client, and the relationship.
- Counsellors will be able to:
Through empathetic listening, reflection, questioning and problem solving, assist the client to both clarify and resolve personal concerns.
- Social Workers will be able to:
Empower individuals to realise their potential and facilitate social change for groups in society whose needs are not being met.
On a full-time basis this programme can be completed over a three-year period, or equivalent part-time study.
There are eight core social science courses to be completed in the first year, before selecting a major to study in the second and third years. The three majors for the BASS are Psychotherapy, Social Work and Counselling, and selection into these streams will be based on year one results and suitability for the different roles. It is also possible to complete the BASS with a double major by combining two of these streams.
Students also have the opportunity to complete the first year of study towards a Massey University Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Sociology or Education. BA (Education) students will need to take the Social and Cultural Issues in Education course, and BA (Psychology) students will need to take the General and Experimental Psychology course in addition to Social Psychology.
Two entry points per year:
Semester One: February
Semester Two: July
Three years full-time or equivalent part-time.
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| NZ Citizens/Residents | |
| $561.10 per 15 credit course. For a more detailed programme cost guide please refer to More Detailed Information at the top of this page. | |
| International Students | |
| For more information see our International Section | |
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| NZ Citizens/Residents | |
| STANDARD ENTRY 42 credits (Level 3) NCEA ¨ 14 credits (Subject 1 from approved list) ¨ 14 credits (Subject 2 from approved list) ¨ 14 credits (no more than two additional domains) AND
14 credits (Level 1) Mathematics or Pangarau
AND
8 credits (Level 2) English or Te Reo Maori (4 reading: 4 writing)
OR 75 credits NCEA Level 2, four subjects in one year OR Bridging/Foundation Course in preparation for study at degree level An IELTS score of 6.0 Academic is required for international students. NON STANDARD ENTRY Non standard entry will be considered for applicants who are 20 years of age or older who do not meet the above criteria. Applicants must present evidence of ability to succeed. Factors to be considered include maturity, life experience, work experience or other study. Entry to other levels within the programme is conditional upon success at entry level. Non standard entry will be considered for applicants who are under the age of 20 and who narrowly fail to meet the standard entry criteria above. The applicant must meet with the programme coordinator to discuss options for entry. The applicant may be required to complete a bridging course in order to demonstrate readiness for study at degree level. | |
| International Students | |
| IELTS 6.0 Academic and good school record | |
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For more information see our International Section